The Vinyl Guide - Podcast for Record Collectors

Suzi Quatro has been playing rock and roll and making records since her early teens. Today she joins us to discuss that journey, the rare records, the hard won victories and her recent career renaissance, including her new LP "The Devil In Me". If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide...

Bad Brains are one of the most influential bands in history. Founder Darryl Jenifer shares some stories, clarifies the myths, discusses the rare records and legacy of Bad Brains, plus the upcoming catalogue vinyl reissues. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all thin...

Steven Wilson recently created an Ultra Deluxe one-of-a-kind boxset to be sold for £10,000. Alan Lastufka bought the boxset and put in motion an amazing journey of reveals, creativity and extension of the universe created by Steven Wilson. Hear both their stories today. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate...

There were 10s of thousands of underground singles from the 1970s made in small numbers and have almost entirely disappeared from history. Lance Barresi of LA's Permanent Records and Daniel Hall of Riding Easy Records scour these forgotten singles, curate and reissue them as the Brown Acid compilation series. Today Lance and Daniel discuss their story, the process of compiling these amazing compil...

After starting Independent Project Records as a University project, Bruce Licher, leveraging his music, design and letterpress background, grew the label into a highly influential artistic destination for post-punk and alternative musicians. Today Bruce shares the history of the label, the special pressings, the challenges incurred and the future of the relaunch of IPR. If you like records, just s...

Brokering Beatles rarities is big business and Andrew Milton of Parlogram Auctions has expertly represented many of the top vinyl collectibles. Today he shares his thoughts on the Beatles vinyl collectable market as well as anecdotes of his career in representing recorded collectables of the fab four. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, t...

The Dead Daisies radiate the spirit of rock and roll and their new LP "Holy Ground" takes the magic to the next level. Vocalist, bass player Glenn Hughes joins us to talk about the new LP, keeping his voice tip-top and some of the rare records of his career. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is Th...

The rise of Australian shed-rock trio The Chats is a phenomenal story and their new LP "High Risk Behaviour" is universally hailed as one of the best releases of the year. Today founder Eamon Sandwith talks band history, career inflection points, garnering famous fans, collectable vinyl and next steps for the Queensland group. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd wit...

XTC is one of the greatest bands of the 20th century and their music continues to inspire musicians and fans to this day. Founder, singer, songwriter Andy Partridge joins us to discuss the early days, the records, the vinyl, the artwork, the master tapes, the remasters and more. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for...

As a guitarist, composer and long-time collaborator with Patti Smith, Lenny Kaye has a record collection compiled from a lifetime of travel and seeking out new and interesting music. Today Lenny shares all about his record collection, tells tales of the rare records of his career, discusses the genesis of the "Nuggets" compilation and much more. TOPICS INCLUDE: Lenny's location (Pennsylvania) vs....

Fortune Records was a musical powerhouse in 1960s Detroit, however the label remains a mystery to many. Today Michael Hurtt, co-author of "Mind Over Matter: The Myths & Mysteries of Detroit's Fortune Records" talks about the label, the rise, the records, the fall and the legacy of this highly influential record label. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house...

Few guitar players have made the level of impact to music that Michael Schenker has. Today Michael and I discuss his incredible career, music listening habits, the bands that have requested his guitar services, recording his new LP "Immortal" during the Covid-19 lockdowns and more. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast f...

John Tefteller owns some of the world's rarest records, hunts pre-WWII Blues 78rpms and then shares them with the world in his annual Blues Images calendar. Today we hear more tales from his decades of dealing rarities and digging for gems.  If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and...

"Apart Together" is another step in the brilliantly diverse career of Tim Minchin. Today we discuss the early days, the music, the characters, the evolution and how he remains humbly prolific.  If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.

Song-writer & Heartbreaker Mike Campbell spent his life making records and writing the soundtrack of our lives with Tom Petty. Today we discuss the rare records, recordings, projects and collaborations with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, as well as his new LP " Wreckless Abandon " with The Dirty Knobs . If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl,...

Paul Gray has built a career as a UK bass legend, playing w Eddie & The Hot Rods, The Damned, Johnny Thunders & more. Today Paul shares stories from the early days, from the Hot Rods to the Damned, recording the Black Album and now a new Damned EP & Professor & the Madman album 'Séance'.  If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the po...

Rat Scabies & The Damned made the 1st punk record in the UK and some of the most enduring music of that era. Today Rat shares tales of the early days, the formation of The Damned, playing with Chrissie Hynde, Sid Vicious, the rare records of his career, dealing with Damned collectables, searching for The Holy Grail and the master tapes and his new project 'Professor & The Madman'. If you like reco...

Clinton Bär McKinnon was with Mr Bungle for all of the 90s before moving to Australia and forming Umlaut, a band which continues to stretch musical boundaries. This week Bär shares about his early days w Bungle, joining the band, contributing to the music, becoming an Aussie and his new extremely limited vinyl pressing of "The Easter Bär", available on Nov 6. If you like records, just starting a c...

Here Lies Man are often described as "Afrobeat meets Black Sabbath", with hypnotic rhythms and heavy riffs. Co-founder and songwriter Marcos Garcia discusses the songwriting, the lyrics, the creation, his history with vinyl and a World Premiere of the track "I Told You (You Shall Die)" from the upcoming Here Lies Man LP "Ritual Divination" on Riding Easy Records. If you like records, just starting...

Josh Klinghoffer shares his passion for vinyl, his history with records, the pivotal albums of his youth, the rare records of his career as well as his creative processes and motivations for the brilliant  new Pluralone LP "I Don't Feel Well". If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide a...

Drum legend Dave Lombardo joins us to talk about the latest Mr Bungle album "The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo", the tour, vinyl, playing with the Misfits, Fantômas, Dead Cross, answers listener questions on Slayer & more. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses...

Thurston Moore's love for vinyl records is legendary. Today he discusses his history with vinyl, his record collection, purchasing records while touring w Sonic Youth, his drive to own physical form media and his new LP "By The Fire", out now. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide a...

Rob Halford, aka The Metal God, shares some Judas Priest stories, discusses the album art, the early records, his lifetime of heavy metal, living a double life and other topics from his new book "Confess". If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and reco...

The OBGMs are a band you need to hear. Their new album "The Ends" is full of outstanding songs and hooks that stay in your head for days. Founder Densil McFarlane shares the story of the band, his influences, his song writing process and gives a candid assessment fronting a punk band in 2020. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is th...

Sylvia Massy's extensive recording resume includes Prince, Tool and Johnny Cash. Today she shares stories on creating the right environment to capture the best performances and deliver them to your record collection. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things mus...